Several New York genealogy societies will present programs during the month of September.
The Ontario County Genealogy Society will present “FamilySearch’s AI Experiment in Full Text Searches” on Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 6 p.m. at the Ontario County Historical Society Museum, 55 North Main Street, Canandaigua. For more information, go to: https://www.ocgsny.net/home
The Buffalo Irish Genealogical Society will have its genealogical library is open by appointment only in September. For more information, contact Donna Shine at librarian@bigswny.org
The Jefferson County NY Genealogical Society, located in Watertown, will meet on Monday, Sept. 8 to tour the Brownville Library, home of the General Jacob Brown mansion. This is your opportunity to do so! The library is dedicated to fostering a love for reading, learning and exploration among residents of all ages. For more information, go to: https://jcnygs.org/programs-and-events/
The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society will present “Marginalized Communities on and Along the Erie Canal, 1817-1834” on Monday, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. Passenger lists reveal a number of married and unmarried females, people of color, members of the Haudenosaunee (Indian tribes), orphans, and people without homes. Canal vouchers tell the story of female residents across New York State as well as many men of color, who contributed to the construction of the canal (1817 to 1925). To register, go to: https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/untold-stories-unsung-heroes-marginalized-communities-and-along-erie-canal-1817-1834
The Rochester Genealogical Society will present “Using DNA to Solve a 1920s Adoption Mystery” on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. This is a virtual meeting. The presentation highlights the challenges posed by an incorrect birth certificate, limited DNA matches, and the transition between testing platforms to expand genetic connections. This case study illustrates the power of DNA in overcoming historical barriers. To register, go to: https://mms.nyrgs.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?org_id=RGS&eventid=182202
The Polish Genealogical Society of New York State will present “Researching Buffalo’s Polish Gangsters” on Thursday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. In the early 20th Century there was an influx of immigrants from Polish-speaking areas of Europe. As with all ethnic groups, some individuals decided that crime was an easier avenue to wealth. In this presentation, Rizzo will discuss his research into the life and times of gangster John “Korney” Kwiatkowski, which led to his book, They Call Me Korney: The True Story of Buffalo’s Korney Gang. For more information, go to: https://pgsnys.online/meetings/
The Westchester County Genealogical Society will present “Quaker Records and Migration” on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. This is a Zoom program. Learn about monthly meetings, various types of meetings, the records they created and their current locations. To attend the program send a DM to https://www.facebook.com/WCGSinNewYork/
The Rochester Genealogical Society will present “Early Migration Into New York” on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 6:45 p.m. This is a hybrid meeting. Western New York was once a frontier, full of opportunity. This presentation will explore the lives of early settlers, where they came from, and why they chose this land. Come learn how the region grew—and how your ancestors might have been part of that story. To register, go to: https://mms.nyrgs.org/Calendar/moreinfo.php?org_id=RGS&eventid=182334
The Chautauqua County Genealogical Society will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post 1280 on Maple Avenue in Cassadaga. For more information, go to: https://www.facebook.com/chautgen/
Western New York Genealogical Society will present “Ten Things Every Eastern European Genealogist Should Know” on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 10:30 a.m. Learn how to maximize your Eastern European genealogy research with the ten key things to know before you even begin. Learn about the best online databases for getting what you need and practices for citing sources and recording information, and what to expect when you cross the pond. To register, go to: https://www.wnygs.org/meetings
The Ulster County Genealogical Society will meet the fourth Tuesday of the month, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. The topic will be “I Have A Civil War Ancestor…Now What?” To receive the Zoom link, please email ucgsnyzoom@gmail.com.
Niagara County Genealogical Society will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. For more information, go to: https://niagaragenealogy.org/calendar/ or check the society’s Facebook page.
The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society will offer a hybrid program, “Beginner’s Guide to Hispanic Genealogy,” on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 5:30 p.m. This program will look at how family stories can help guide us to discover our ancestors in local civil and religious records in Latin American and the Caribbean. Registration is required. To register, go to: https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/beginners-guide-hispanic-genealogy
The Capital District Genealogy Society will present “Tracking Down Your Eastern European Ancestors” on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 1 p.m. It will be a Zoom only presentation. Non-members can register on the 16th of the month for that month’s meeting. For more information, go to: https://www.cdgsny.org/saturdays
The Genealogy Society of Rockland County will present “Preserving Family Collections and Stories” on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 2 p.m. This is a hybrid program. The group will watch a video presentation from NARA on thinking like a professional archivist. To register for the program, go to: https://newcity.librarycalendar.com/event/gsrc-meeting-63789
